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Sean LaPointe

Sean is a personal finance writer with a strong passion for helping others become more financially literate and make better financial decisions. He covers everything from credit cards to savings to investing.

Recent Articles

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Personal Finance

Rising petrol and diesel prices: how to cut your costs at the pump

| Sean LaPointe

UK motorists are facing some of the highest petrol and diesel prices in history. Here are a few tips to…

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Happy African American Man Hugging New Car In Auto Dealership
Personal Finance

The UK’s most popular used cars revealed

| Sean LaPointe

There's been a surge in demand for used cars. But which cars are most popular among UK buyers? And how…

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Personal Finance

Dividend tax hike to hit lower-income earners the hardest: here’s how to cope

| Sean LaPointe

The dividend tax hike that comes into effect in April will hit lower-income earners hardest. Thankfully, there's a way to…

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Personal Finance

Pension savers risk losing THOUSANDS of pounds if they don’t act now

| Sean LaPointe

Your old pension pot could provide declining value for money over time and leave you thousands of pounds worse off.…

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Personal Finance

6 steps to building a brighter financial future for your children

| Sean LaPointe

Research shows that the youth of today are not taught how to manage their money and make it work for…

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Older woman worried about the future
Personal Finance

500,000 British expats lose out on annual State Pension boost: how to protect your retirement

| Sean LaPointe

Almost 500,000 international retirees are losing out on annual increases in basic State Pension. Here's how future pensioners can protect…

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Personal Finance

Thinking of retiring early? Here’s the shocking impact it could have on your pension

| Sean LaPointe

Dreaming of retiring early? Your pension could take a hit and leave you in a financial hole if you do.…

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Personal Finance

The UK’s favourite car colours revealed

| Sean LaPointe

The colour of your car can say a lot about you. So what were the most popular new car colours…

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Happy African American Man Hugging New Car In Auto Dealership
Personal Finance

Revealed! The most popular electric vehicle (EV) models right now

| Sean LaPointe

There's no doubt the electric vehicle (EV) market is booming. But which are the most popular EV models right now?…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The UK’s best job for 2022 (it pays over £55,000!)

| Sean LaPointe

The best job in the UK for 2022 has been revealed. Read on to find out more about it, as…

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Personal Finance

Here’s why equity release is set to become more affordable in 2022

| Sean LaPointe

Equity release is set to become more affordable in 2022 after a new rule was introduced by the Equity Release…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The current housing supply hotspots in the UK

| Sean LaPointe

Are you planning to buy a home in 2022? Read on to find out the areas of the UK that…

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Personal Finance

Why it may be harder to upsize to a bigger home in 2022

| Sean LaPointe

Are you thinking of upsizing to a bigger home? It could be harder and more expensive to do so in…

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Personal Finance

Is working from home tax relief set to be scrapped?

| Sean LaPointe

If you're planning to claim working from home tax relief, you might want to do so soon, as multiple news…

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Older woman worried about the future
Personal Finance

Why the State Pension age increase is set to hit low earners the hardest

| Sean LaPointe

The State Pension age in the UK is rising. Sean LaPointe takes a look at why low earners in the…

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Happy African American Man Hugging New Car In Auto Dealership
Personal Finance

The in-demand side hustle that could earn you £7,500 extra!

| Sean LaPointe

Looking to supplement your income with a side hustle? Check out this side hustle that could earn you up to…

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For sale sign outside a home in an affluent suburb of London
Personal Finance

Housing demand rises 50% in the new year: what’s next for house prices?

| Sean LaPointe

Housing demand in the UK has experienced a 50% bounce in the new year, according to Zoopla. Here's how house…

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Personal Finance

This one change could increase your home’s value by up to £10,000!

| Sean LaPointe

Looking to increase the value of your home? Check out this one change that has the potential to add up…

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Personal Finance

Pensions: most commonly asked questions answered by experts

| Sean LaPointe

Pensions can be a tricky subject to navigate. To help you understand them, here are answers to some of the…

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Personal Finance

Lifetime ISA: key questions answered ahead of its 5th birthday

| Sean LaPointe

It's almost five years since the Lifetime ISA was introduced. To commemorate the ISA's fifth birthday, here are the answers…

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Personal Finance

Are these the 10 best small businesses to start in 2022?

| Sean LaPointe

Thinking of starting your own small business in 2022? Here are the 10 most popular small businesses ideas right now…

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Personal Finance

Half of Brits are considering quitting their jobs in 2022 for this main reason

| Sean LaPointe

A new study has revealed that a huge number of Brits are considering quitting their jobs in 2022. But why?…

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Personal Finance

Current accounts battle: large banks cede more market share to digital rivals

| Sean LaPointe

The days of high street banks dominating the current accounts market may be coming to an end as digital banks…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The industries and jobs that offer the most work from home opportunities

| Sean LaPointe

Are you hoping to land a work from home job in 2022? Here are the industries and jobs offering the…

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Personal Finance

How to buy shares in BrewDog as its IPO plans are confirmed

| Sean LaPointe

UK craft beer maker BrewDog has confirmed plans to float its shares in a £2bn IPO. Read on to find…

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Older woman worried about the future
Personal Finance

Government facing tough decision that could affect when you get your State Pension

| Sean LaPointe

A look at why the government faces a 'tricky balancing act' on State Pension policy and how this could affect…

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For sale sign outside a home in an affluent suburb of London
Personal Finance

Selling your home in 2022? 10 issues that could decrease its value and lose you money

| Sean LaPointe

If you’re thinking about selling your home in 2022, here are the 10 most off-putting issues you should consider fixing…

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Personal Finance

This is how much your home insurance premium could increase after making a claim

| Sean LaPointe

If you have home insurance, the hope is that you'll never have to make a claim on it. But if…

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Happy African American Man Hugging New Car In Auto Dealership
Personal Finance

Revealed! Used cars with the highest price increase over the past year

| Sean LaPointe

A look at the used car models that have seen the biggest price increases over the past year and what…

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Personal Finance

The incredible number of first-time buyers relying on the Bank of Mum and Dad

| Sean LaPointe

A look at why half of first-time buyers in the UK are forced to seek help from the Bank of…

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Personal Finance

American Express Platinum Card offer: how to get £100 cashback at Harvey Nichols

| Sean LaPointe

American Express has launched a new offer that could see you get £100 in credit every year when you spend…

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Personal Finance

7 simple ways to save money on your car insurance in 2022

| Sean LaPointe

Are you looking to keep your car insurance costs down this year? Sean LaPointe explores some simple tips to help…

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Personal Finance

The simple shopping hack that could save you up to £6,000 in 2022

| Sean LaPointe

Sean LaPointe takes a look at a simple shopping hack that could help you score up to £6,000 worth of…

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Personal Finance

5 hot IPOs coming in 2022 that you don’t want to miss

| Sean LaPointe

Are you considering your IPO options for the year ahead? Sean LaPointe takes a look at five top rumoured IPOs…

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Personal Finance

Moving house in 2022? Here’s how to become a ‘power buyer’ and beat the competition

| Sean LaPointe

Are you planning to buy a home in 2022? These three tips could help you become a 'power buyer' and…

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Personal Finance

10 simple ways to boost your credit score in 2022

| Sean LaPointe

Do you want to end 2022 with a much higher credit score? Taking these 10 steps right now could help…

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Personal Finance

Buying a home in 2022? 3 things to expect from the property market

| Sean LaPointe

Are you planning on buying or moving home in 2022? Here are three key things you can expect from the…

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Personal Finance

5 top tips to help you get a pay rise in 2022

| Sean LaPointe

Are you planning to ask for a pay rise in 2022? If so, here are five top tips to help…

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Personal Finance

10 profitable side hustles you can start in 2022 and earn up to £20,000 extra!

| Sean LaPointe

Keen for an income boost in 2022? Check out these top 10 side hustle ideas that could earn you up…

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Personal Finance

The top 10 most stolen cars in the UK revealed: is yours on the list?

| Sean LaPointe

A new report has revealed the most stolen car models in the UK. Read on to find out if your…

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